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Crisp puntarelle salad with creamy mortadella mousse.
4
15min
Citterio
A light and flavorful starter: crisp puntarelle tossed with olive oil and lemon, served with a creamy mortadella mousse and cereal bread crostini.
200 g puntarelle
200 g mortadella
100 g cream cheese
A few tbsp milk
1 lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Whole grain bread
Blend chopped mortadella, cream cheese and milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Slice puntarelle thinly, soak in cold water to crisp, drain and dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve with mortadella mousse and crostini.
Tagliofresco
According to tradition, the name "Mortadella" comes from the Middle Ages when the mixture was crushed in a mortar. Today, as then, Citterio produces Mortadella Bologna PGI with care and attention, making its quality and aroma unique. Available in three sizes that preserve its just-sliced flavour.
